King Of Herrings
Regalecus glesne
The world's longest bony fish, this ribbon-like deep-sea species can reach lengths of up to 36 feet. It has a distinctive red dorsal fin and silvery body with a horse-like head.
King Of Herrings at a glance
- Scientific name
- Regalecus glesne
- Typical size
- 10-25 feet, weight varies greatly
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Lives in deep oceanic waters typically between 200-1000 meters deep worldwide. Rarely encountered by anglers as they inhabit the deep sea and only occasionally surface when sick or dying, sometimes washing up on beaches.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a king of herrings through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksKing Of Herrings questions people ask
King Of Herrings is Regalecus glesne.
A typical king of herrings runs 10-25 feet, weight varies greatly. Cobia records the length and weight of every king of herrings you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives in deep oceanic waters typically between 200-1000 meters deep worldwide. Rarely encountered by anglers as they inhabit the deep sea and only occasionally surface when sick or dying, sometimes washing up on beaches. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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